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Swenson Family Foundation: 33 grants to organizations, $6.1 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Swenson Family Foundation, a private foundation in Orange, CA, paid 33 grants to organizations totaling $6,148,203 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 13, 2026. The largest was $1,600,000 to University MN Duluth in Minneapolis, MN for swenson sail program 2025.
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- EIN
- 330603766
- Based in
- Orange, CA
- Assets
- $91,902,625
- Grants paid
- $6,148,203
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2026, IRS object ID 202621339349104327. It reported $6,148,203 in grants paid; 33 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University MN Duluth | Minneapolis, MN | Swenson sail program 2025 | $1,600,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | Wells spaces 2025 | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Engineering building | Education | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Engineering building - 2024 | Education | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | Education | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Holy Innocents | Covina, CA | Science building | Religion-related | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | 2025-2026 swenson scholars - 1st semester | $218,041 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | Spring 2026 semester - swenson scholars | $218,041 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University MN Duluth | Minneapolis, MN | Glensheen, 2025 | $132,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Dollywood Foundation | Andalusia, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | Mental health and crisis intervention | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | Religion-related | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hungry for Music | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $62,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Bible Translators | Concordia, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $62,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Achievement Institute for Stem Scholars | Santa Ana, CA | Stem scholars | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Cares day- student employment | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Concordia Lutheran Church | Superior, WI | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Evangical Covenant Church | Superior, WI | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | Children's programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Student scholarships/hardship fund | Education | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | 2026 surp and burst summer research | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran High School Association of Orange County | Orange, CA | Student scholarships/endowment | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Living Desert | Palm Deset, CA | Boxes of food for cancer patients | Environment | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capo, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Phil's Friends | Crown Point, IN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Raising Hope | Erie, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University MN Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | Surf summer 2025 scholars | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran High School Association of Orange County | Orange, CA | Lancer legacy endowment fund | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | For wildfire relief efforts | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,120 | apps.irs.gov |
| Across the Pond | Iron River, WI | Veterans park in iron river, wi | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arizona State University Alumni Association | Tempe, AZ | Schloraships for pima/azu | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| La Fire Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | For wildfire relief efforts | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed August 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202512199349100916. It reported $5,951,073 in grants paid; 36 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University MN Duluth | Minneapolis, MN | Sail - 2024 | $1,600,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | Well corners/spaces & mh navigation system | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Engineering building - 2024 | Education | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Holy Innocents | Covina, CA | To be used only for the new church - 2024 | Religion-related | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | Spring 2025 swenson scholars | $206,172 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | Fall 2024 swenson scholars | $205,628 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Unrestricted general donation | Religion-related | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | Operation independent 18-24 | Mental health and crisis intervention | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Fall swenson scholars - 2024 | Education | $185,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Spring swenson scholars-2025 | Education | $185,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| University MN Duluth | Minneapolis, MN | Summer 2025 surp & burst | $143,573 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Summer 2024 scholarships | Education | $97,350 | apps.irs.gov |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Summer 2025 swenson scholars | Education | $97,350 | apps.irs.gov |
| Achievement Institute for Stem Scholars | Santa Ana, CA | Stem scholars | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Student employment support | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Concordia Lutheran Church | Superior, WI | Unrestricted general donation to church | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Evangelical Covenant Church | Superior, WI | Unrestricted general donation to church | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | Dana Point, CA | Unrestricted general donation to church | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | Gift- children's programs -2024 | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | The student hardship assistance fund | Education | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | Aya program coordinator | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Wauwatosa, WI | Orange county & inland empire - donation to support local wish granting | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capo, CA | "adopt a class" donation | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Paul's Lutheran School | Sedalia, MO | Endowment for student tuition | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University MN Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Umd friends of glensheen | $41,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Church Charities | Northbrook, IL | Lutheran church k-9 comfort dog ministry | $41,666 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Dollywood Foundation | Andalusia, AL | Unrestricted general donation to support imagination library | $41,666 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | To reduce animal suffering caused by people. | Animal-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | To end the killing in america's animal shelters and create a time when there are no more homeless pets. | Animal-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Education Through Music La | Stockton, CA | Promotes and supports music instruction in disadvantaged schools in order to enhance students' academic performance | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Bible Translators | Concordia, MO | To helping bring people to faith in jesus christ by making the word of god available to those who do not yet have it in the language of their hearts | Religion-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | To safeguard the reserve in which wildlife calls home | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Wisconsin Superior Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | Surf - summer 2024 | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran High School Association of Orange County | Orange, CA | Lancer legacy endowment fund | $20,833 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Paul's Lutheran School | Sedalia, MO | Endowment for student tuition | $20,833 | apps.irs.gov | |
| General Federation of Women's Clubs - Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships for pima/azu | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $2,749,034 |
| Religion-related | $1,295,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $300,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 |
| Animal-related | $50,000 |
| Environment | $25,000 |
| Human services | $25,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,120 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| California | $6,939,035 |
| Minnesota | $3,542,240 |
| Wisconsin | $1,144,549 |
| Alabama | $166,666 |
| District of Columbia | $87,500 |
| Missouri | $87,500 |
| Illinois | $66,666 |
| Indiana | $25,000 |
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Updated May 13, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.